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Question 8 • Physics I

The gravitational force between two objects is 3600 N. What will be the gravitational force between the objects if the mass of each object is reduced to one-third of its original mass?

Answer
A
1200 N
B
32,400 N
C
10,800 N
D
400 N

Explanation

Gravitational force is proportional to the product of the two masses. Reducing each mass to one-third makes the force (1/3) × (1/3) = 1/9 of its original value, so 3600 ÷ 9 = 400 N. The correct choice is 400 N.

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